HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The course is aimed to current the complete area of the human resource management field. Emphasis is placed in the areas of staffing, training and developing human potential, compensation, benefits, and performance management. The legal framework for equal employment opportunity is covered along with affirmative action. Human Resource Information Services (HRIS) will be introduced.

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

1. Explain the five basic equal employment opportunity concepts.

2. Describe how organizations enhance performance.

3. Demonstrate basic interviewing skills.

4. Describe the staffing process.

5. Explain the importance of training and development of all levels of employees.

6. Explain the pay systems, benefits, and factors affecting equitable compensation.

7. Demonstrate use of the human resource information system (HRIS).

8. Describe the various training methods used in business communications and counseling processes used to maintain employees' attitudes.

9. Explain how labor/management relations affect the workplace.

10. Define health, safety and security in relation to the workplace.

 Learning Methodology:

The learning methodologies employed in this course are a combination of Lecture and Labs, combination of Lecture, Hands-on activities, and Group Discussions. In order to successfully complete this course, students must also possess basic computer skills, the ability to follow written directions, and be able to read for comprehension.